Do you take care of your dog's nails?

Nail clippers for dogs  I use a this kind, but I'm pretty neglectful. And some dogs act like complete assholes -- squirming and jerking and shrieking when you attempt to trim their nails. Those dogs go to the grooming place to have theirs done.

Yes I clip my dogs nails
I use a dog nail clipper and am very careful.
I don’t have to do it often though because the groomer does it and he walks often enough on sidewalks to keep them ground down. I’ve had to cut them about 4-5 times a year maybe for 12 years,

I guess mine drags his feet?

I clip my dog’s nails and then use the Dremel to smooth the edges. I usually try to brush her everyday and check her nails frequently.

I found a trimmer online that shows a red dot if you are too close to the quick before you squeeze. We rarely trim because we walk often enough that it keeps them trimmed down. On occasion, we have the vet do it. My youngest can throw a hissy fit, but doesn't act like that for the vet.

I used to wrap my dog like a burrito with a towel and then pulled out one paw at a time. Now he still doesn't like it but seems to do much better. I use clippers, but sometimes a dremel. He is still getting use to that.

That’s a great idea!

I use a Dremmel nail trimmer attachment. Emma doesn’t mind it and often falls asleep while I’m trimming her nails. It’s quick and her nails are smooth when I’m done, so they don’t scratch us. If you don’t have a Dremmel already, I’d buy a nail grinder all-in-one tool. I don’t recommend a battery operated one, especially if you have a big dog. It takes too long to grind the nails and it’s a set of batteries every time to do it. 

Mine will not let me touch hers. But she’s fine with the groomers doing it, so i take her there to have them grinded.

A page I follow she swears by this for her Golden’s.

Hertzko Electric Pet Nail Grinder Gentle, Painless Paws Grooming, Trimming, Shaping, and Smoothing for Dogs, Cats, Small Animals - Portable & Rechargeable, Includes USB Wire www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPW47BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JJsmDbG6JHHWS

I use a clipper similar to the one sharlag linked.  My dog hates his feet handled even though I have been doing it since he was a puppy to get him used to being touched anywhere.  My groomer does an excellent job so I only have to maintain them in between groomer visits.  And actually today, I had to take him to the vet for his heart worm test so as long as we were there, I had them clip his toenails and express his glands.

I’ve learned the trick to it with my dog.  Chicken is his favorite treat so I usually cook a chicken breast and set aside a portion for his bribe.  I cut it into really small pieces making it a per toenail treat.  I will give him one when I put him on his grooming stand as a reminder of how good they taste.  As soon as he sees the clippers, he gives me a forlorn look, but I also show him the plate with the little chicken tidbits.  I clip a nail and immediately follow it up with a piece of the chicken.  He knows that if he fusses, he won’t get his treats.  I can now do his toenails in minutes where it used to take me a couple of days working in sessions and usually only getting one nail per session.  He doesn’t growl or bite or anything, but he is one strong little dog and as soon as I got the clippers in position and making sure I wasn’t cutting too much, he would pull his foot away.  Now with the treats, he will hold still and let me clip them.

thanks for posting this link-- I think I need to get some of these; I only have really cheap ones that don't cut very well. 


I don't trim our dogs' nails nearly enough; I need to trim not only their nails, but the hair between their toes (otherwise they slip and slide on the floor)...  and we do have one dog who IS an asshole-  he just doesn't like anyone touching his feet, for any reason at all-- no idea why.  When he was a puppy, I had to practically tackle him and lay on top of him to hold him down!  I took him to the vet to have THEM show me how to do it, and THEY needed two people to do it, too!  Now that he's like, 8, he'll finally tolerate having his feet and nails trimmed, but I still have to put his leash and collar on him to get him to stay put.  

ETA:  and I will definitely be trying the 'per toenail' treat bribe!!!  

I am way too nervous I will hurt her, so I let the groomer or daycare lady do it. She needs them trimmed every 5 weeks.

Oh how I wish my dog would let me. Her nails seem to grow so quick but it isnt going to happen. We go to the groomers or the vet.